The Ardmore High School mascot entertaining the crowd at the start of the third football game of the 2008 season.

Cheerleaders and the band.

It wasn’t an ideal night to be outside. The drizzle came and went, and the band soon had to gather up its instruments and head for shelter. The cheerleaders donned their ponchos and found themselves performing for a vastly reduced audience.

The football players continued to play through, of course.

My nephew Bailey preparing to take the field for his second halftime show.

Last minute adjustments.

Bailey and his younger brother Cory.

At halftime, the score was 14 to 6 against Ardmore. The outcome of the game appeared grim.

The drum major salute.

Bailey and Brianna.

Cory and the mascot.

Back in the stands after the post-halftime break.

Jammin' to the music.